Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bowsey Hill
Funeral wake catering in Bowsey Hill: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Slow-roasted pork in Bowsey Hill
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bowsey Hill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Funeral wake catering in Bowsey Hill, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Bowsey Hill and Wokingham, wherever the family gathers. For family get-togethers after a service and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
In a small place like Bowsey Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Bowsey Hill
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Bowsey Hill?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Who books funeral wake catering in Bowsey Hill?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Bowsey Hill, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.8 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Bowsey Hill questions
Which station is closest to Bowsey Hill?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's Mission Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Wake catering near Bowsey Hill
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bowsey Hill. Bowsey Hill is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Paul's Mission Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (0.9 miles south)
Places near Bowsey Hill
Other occasions in Bowsey Hill
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Bowsey Hill are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away